Tone and Attitude

What tone might an author use when they want to convey a sense of urgency?

• Casual

• Reflective

• Frantic

• Humorous

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In a story where the main character is going through a tough time but the author focuses on the positive outcomes, what is the author's attitude?

• Pessimistic

• Optimistic

• Indifferent

• Critical

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

An author describes a character's journey with words like "stumbled," "lost," and "confused." What tone is being used?

• Inspirational

• Humorous

• Frustrated

• Sympathetic

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

When a text is filled with optimistic phrases and hopeful outlooks, what mood does it most likely create?

• Despair

• Joy

• Anxiety

• Indifference

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What mood is created by the use of dark, stormy night descriptions in a story?

• Joyful

• Tense

• Relaxed

• Amused

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If a poem describes a peaceful meadow with birds singing, what mood is most likely being conveyed?

• Anger

• Serenity

• Sadness

• Fear

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A narrative that frequently uses words like "bright," "shiny," and "light" likely creates what mood?

• Gloominess

• Cheerfulness

• Mystery

• Suspense

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is tone in literature?

• The number of pages in the book

• The color scheme used in the book

• The font style chosen by the author

• The author's attitude towards the subject matter or audience.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

How does tone affect the reader?

• By improving the reader's physical health

• By providing historical context for the subject matter

• By increasing the reader's vocabulary

• By influencing the reader's emotions, attitude, and perception towards the subject matter.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is an example of a positive tone?

• You will definitely fail.

• I doubt you can do it.

• You can do it!

• You're not capable of doing it.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4